WHY: Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping girls stay out of the "girl box" using a 20-lesson curriculum designed to promote good choices for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The lessons use warm-ups and workouts that encourage emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical well-being.

The GOTR 5K is the culminating event for all spring GOTR programs in our area. All participants will wear bib #1 and there is no official scoring or timing but there will be a finish line clock.

Online registration is available. For more information, contact Andrea Sanders, program coordinator, at 412-641-8904.

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